Tech bloggers

I read some technology bloggers (tech bloggers).

It keeps surprising me that these bloggers think they write about technology.

I think it’s not the technology, but how they present it, how they react to it, and finally – how do they make me, the reader, feel.

I like how nwradu (Radu Dumitru) writes, but it’s not necessarily for what he says (I’m not an expert in technology, I can’t judge well enough), but for the way he makes me feel when I read something written by him. Of course, you need to know some things about technology, but after a while, the emotions matter more.

I keep reading other bloggers, and they focus on the technical parts. nwradu makes his articles funny. It’s a pleasure to read him.

I watch some chess bloggers:

• GothamChess – YouTube; (I watch him the most)
• Square One Chess – YouTube; (less so)
• Anna Cramling – YouTube. (even less so)

Why? They all make me feel good, laugh, and so on. They all have different way of expressing, and it’s quite nice.

I realize that no matter how much I try, I will likely never be #1 in the world at chess, and likely not even in the top 1,000 in the world, so why not feel good, while also learning some things?

I am not at such a high level as to be able to understand perfectly a game by top chess players. Even if YouTubers try to explain it, I might not be able to understand it.

But I still try to do so, and if I’m entertained in the process, I think it’s a good thing.

I recently met a business person wanting to improve his skills by joining a public speaking club. I suggested, much rather, to take theatrical classes. Public speaking is generally very formal. Theatrical – much more creativity, emotions, variety.

For technology bloggers – do what nwradu does – read Science Fiction, and do your best to be funny. It’s really not about the RAM, capacity, and speed. It’s about how I feel when I read you.

As a conclusion, I would focus more on “life”, and less on “formal business” or “precise technology”. Where “life” is: reading forms of literature (SF is fine), doing theater, and going into arts.

As an example, I prefer to see some emotions about the latest phone, to get some insights while also being entertained. I prefer to enjoy a presentation for emotions, not for speaking in the perfect way. I prefer to have fun while watching chess, rather than being all rational.

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